The video showcases the RSI Hermes cargo ship’s capabilities in combat and cargo operations within Star Citizen 4.6, highlighting its strengths, limitations, and efficient loading techniques while engaging in a mission to deliver medical supplies to Levski station. It concludes with a community giveaway announcement and expresses enthusiasm for the ship’s design and potential future variants.
In this Star Citizen gameplay video, the focus is on testing the RSI Hermes cargo ship in combat scenarios and cargo operations. The video begins with the crew assisting another cargo ship under attack while en route to a mining station. Although the Hermes is not designed for combat, they experiment with its remote turret and pilot guns, finding fixed aiming easier than gimbaled aiming. Despite the ship’s limitations, such as turret convergence issues and shared weapon capacitors, the Hermes holds its own against light threats, successfully defending the escort ship through several skirmishes until the target safely jumps away.
Following the combat segment, the video shifts to cargo loading challenges, addressing community feedback about the difficulty of fully loading the Hermes. The crew undertakes a mission to deliver large medical supplies to Levski station, which is suffering from a deadly mold outbreak. They test various strategies for efficiently loading the eight SCU containers using the ship’s tractor beams and manual placement, discovering that teamwork and certain techniques can speed up the process despite some boxes getting stuck. They also explore the possibility of loading cargo beyond the grid limits to maximize capacity.
The journey to Levski is highlighted by impressive visuals of wormholes and space environments, with commentary on the aesthetics and variability of wormhole travel. Upon arrival, the crew unloads the cargo quickly using the ship’s built-in systems and Max Lift equipment, noting the efficiency of these tools compared to manual handling. A minor issue arises when one cargo box clips through the ship’s floor and is temporarily lost, illustrating some in-game physics quirks. The mission rewards and in-game narrative about the mold crisis add depth to the gameplay experience.
Throughout the video, the hosts express their appreciation for the Hermes, praising its design, internal layout, and potential. They discuss the idea of a combat variant of the Hermes to complement or even rival ships like the Constellation, suggesting that such a version could be a valuable addition to the game. The video also touches on community engagement, with viewers’ comments influencing the cargo loading tests and gameplay approaches. The hosts’ enthusiasm for the ship and the game’s evolving features is evident.
Finally, the video concludes with the announcement of giveaway winners. The previous Argo Moth giveaway winner is revealed, and a new giveaway is launched featuring a Star Citizen game package that includes the Argo Atlas cargo mech, lifetime insurance, and exclusive cosmetics. Viewers are encouraged to participate by liking the video and commenting. The hosts thank their patrons and viewers for their support and tease upcoming content, promising more Star Citizen gameplay and surprises in future videos.